An Act to protect institutions that provide emergency aid in response to the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19
By Mr. Roy of Franklin, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others that certain institutions of higher education offering emergency aid be immune from suit and liability. The Judiciary.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenter:
- Jeffrey N. Roy
- Status:
- Referred to Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Emergency Preamble
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to protect institutions that provide emergency aid in response to the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 , therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public health.
Bill History
| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 4/6/2020 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 4/9/2020 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 4/16/2020 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/28/2020 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/05/2020 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only |
| 5/11/2020 | House | Reporting date extended to Tuesday June 30, 2020, pending concurrence |
| 5/18/2020 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/30/2020 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday July 31, 2020, pending concurrence |
| 1/5/2021 | House | No further action taken |
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